Cromford Wharf in the early part of last century..............

.............. in the 1960's when the colour works used the Wharf.............. (photo Ian Moss)

...... and in the 1980's. The vessels shown are as follows (nearest first): 1) Smalley excavator mounted on purpose-built (by Smalley) pontoon with hydraulic stabilisers. 2) The Duchess (now being used for coal by the pump group) 3) in the distance, the bows of John Gray , the horse drawn trip boat.

High Peak Junction in the early part of last century

The John Gray being turned just beyond High Peak Junction, sometime in the 70's (to judge by the fashions!)

(picture courtesy Dave Ratner)

A well-dressed school group early in the 20th century (?) pose on the swing bridge across Wigwell aqueduct at Leawood.
(Courtesy Brian Key)